﻿<title>Carved Turns</title>

<h1>Carved Turns</h1>

<div id="1">Carving turns is a real asset to other turning methods, and can be used on its own and to boost other turning methods. Carved turns are especially useful when counteracting weather- or leecocking, or the tendency of stern-quarter winds to turn a kayak up- or downwind.<br /><br />Since carved turns require you to edge your kayak, you should practice them on sheltered waters first.</div>

<div id="2">When the kayak is edged, the curve of the hull is submerged, forcing the kayak to turn to the opposite side of the edging. The amount of edging you'll need varies from kayak to kayak.</div>


<div id="3">To make your kayak edge, <b>push one knee up against the underside of the foredeck while </b> simultaneously <b>weighting the opposite hip</b>.<br /><br />Edge the kayak while gliding, and try to hold the edge for as long as you can. To improve your balance, keep your eyes up, towards the horizon.</div>